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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I need help with this, please.. Find using the greatest common factor: 6a^2b^2+18ab^3

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

the GCF of 6 and 18 is _____

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

sry the site is loading slowly the GCF of a^2b^2 and ab^3 is ____

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I dont get that part?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

the GCF of a^2b^2 and ab^3 is ab^2 this is the largest factor the two have in common

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so in the end, the GCF of 6a^2b^2 and 18ab^3 is 6ab^2

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

when you factor out the GCF, you would get 6a^2b^2+18ab^3 = 6ab^2 ( a + 3b )

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ohh ok that makes perfect sence I get it. Thank you!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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